Avolta AG, formerly known as Dufry AG, is a Switzerland-based travel retail company. It operates stores in locations such as airports, cruise ports, railway stations, border crossings and other high-traffic travel environments, serving international passengers and tourists.
The company’s retail offering includes duty-free and duty-paid products across categories such as fragrances and cosmetics, liquor, tobacco, confectionery, food and beverages, fashion, accessories, electronics and travel essentials. Avolta also operates convenience and food-service concepts in selected markets through its travel retail and hospitality businesses.
Avolta has developed a global operating presence through organic growth, acquisitions and partnerships with airport authorities, transportation operators and other travel-location owners. Its historical businesses include Dufry’s international duty-free operations and Hudson’s travel convenience stores in North America. In 2023, Dufry completed its combination with Autogrill, expanding its presence in travel food and beverage as well as retail.
The company adopted the Avolta name following the Autogrill transaction. Luis Maroto has served as chief executive officer since 2023, succeeding longtime Dufry CEO Julián Díaz. Avolta’s shares trade on the SIX Swiss Exchange, while its securities are also quoted in the United States under the symbol DUFRY.
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